Art
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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
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Delco Tattooer Wins Scrapple Sculpting Contest with Tush Push Carving
A Delaware County tattoo artist has been named the champion in Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He took the prize for his sculpture, “Mush Push,” based on the Philadelphia Eagles Tush Push play. His sculpture was described as “advanced” and “ambitious,” as it pushed scrapple…
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Philadelphia Artist Alexa Colas Taking Her Living Room on Road
Philadelphia artist Alexa Colas turned her living room into a record store, listening room, performance space, and the set of a PhillyCAM TV show. Now, she is taking her living room on the road, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clubfriends Radio & Records: I Turned My Living Room Into a Record Store, Colas’…
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New Mural in Center City Promotes Ideals of American Liberty Ahead of 250th Birthday
A new mural has popped up on the side of a Center City office building that promotes the ideals of American liberty just months before the 250th birthday of the nation, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The new mural, titled “Uplift Justice,” was created by street artist Shepard Fairey and replaces the 112-foot “Declaration of…
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“Voices of Philly” is the Theme for October’s Mural Arts Month Celebration
Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of…
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Massive N.C. Wyeth Painting Finds New Home with Grandson Jamie Wyeth
A massive N.C. Wyeth painting is staying in the family thanks to a recent display by Jamie Wyeth, reports Tim Furlong for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jamie Wyeth, son of Andrew Wyeth, recently acquired a sixty-foot wide and nineteen-foot tall mural by his grandfather, famed painter N.C. Wyeth. The mural now hangs at a newly-constructed barn at…
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Philadelphia Street Photographers to Exhibit Work at One-Night-Only Gallery on September 20
A group of Philadelphia photographers, whose paths crossed while they were walking the city’s streets with cameras in hand, will be displaying their work at a one-night-only gallery, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Known as Public Ledger, the group will showcase their work on Saturday, September 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at True…
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Philadelphia is Prime Destination This Fall for Arts
Philadelphia has emerged as the prime destination in the United States this fall for everything new, historic, and vibrant happening across the arts, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. Calder Gardens will open September 21 at 2100 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Named after Philadelphia native and acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, the site blends art, culture, environmental awareness,…
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East Falls Teacher Uses Classic Toy from His Childhood to Show Love for All Things Philly
John Obringer, an art teacher from East Falls, is using a classic toy from his childhood to express his love for the city that raised him, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. That toy is the Etch A Sketch. He recalls using the mechanical drawing toy during long car trips as a child.…
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Graffiti Pier’s Future Remains In Limbo More Than a Year After Improvement Plans Were Announced
The future of Graffiti Pier is no more clear now than it was a year ago when plans were announced to improve the Port Richmond pier, writes Steve Keeley for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Last year, it was announced that there would be a sale and transfer of the pier from Conrail to the Delaware River…
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A New Studio Opens Inside Bok Building, and It’s Rooted in Community
For as long as he can remember, Christopher Cruz has always had an interest in illustration, drawing, painting, and other facets of the creative field. Growing up, he eagerly immersed himself within the field. While by the time he entered the workforce, he steered away from it for a while — working in property management…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Opens Fall Season with Mural Arts Fest 2025
Mural Arts Philadelphia launches its fall season this September with a dynamic calendar of mural dedications, workshops, tours, and community events across the city. At the center is Mural Arts Fest 2025, a free celebration of art, music, and hands-on activities at The Oval on Saturday, September 13, from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring live DJ…
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Jane Golden to Step Down as Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia in July 2026 After 42 Years
Mural Arts Philadelphia has announced that founder and Executive Director Jane Golden will conclude her 42-year tenure in July 2026, marking a historic moment for one of Philadelphia’s most visible and respected civic institutions. Since 1984, Golden has redefined public art in Philadelphia, revitalizing neighborhoods, amplifying community voices, and transforming city walls into the world’s…
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Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibition Showcases Vibrant Colors of Poison Ivy, Leaves, and Specimens
At the Brandywine Museum of Art, This Earthen Door exhibition by Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey brings the vibrant colors of the Waterloo Mills Preserve to life, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two artists first visited the preserve last summer and returned two more times to gather leaves and twigs from its…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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New Bella Vista Mural Honors Abolitionist Activist William Still and His Prominent Philly Family
Mural Arts Philadelphia recently unveiled a new mural in Bella Vista that honors William Still and his daughter, Caroline Still Anderson, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The former was an abolitionist activist who, through the Underground Railroad, helped nearly 1,000 enslaved individuals to freedom. Meanwhile, the latter became the first Black licensed physician in Philadelphia…
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This Black-Owned Candle Studio in New Hope Carries Historic Significance
Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope is a cozy candle-making studio located on Main Street that gives locals the chance to craft their own creations, reports Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The business was first opened in 2020 by Moe Simmons and her husband Ningi. Moe noted that she wanted to give people…
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Philadelphia Phillies Legend Dick Allen Honored With New Mural in South Philly
Just days after being posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Phillies great Dick Allen received a new mural in South Philadelphia, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Allen’s family, representatives from Mural Arts Philadelphia, elected officials, Phillies representatives, and fans alike all gathered for the official mural unveiling. During the mural dedication…
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